Nigel Farage's office targeted by HUNDREDS of left-wing 'stand up to racism' activists who blame Reform UK leader for riots

Nigel Farage's office targeted by HUNDREDS of left-wing 'stand up to racism' activists who blame Reform UK leader for riots

Charlie Peters reports from Reform UK's HQ

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By Ben Chapman


Published: 10/08/2024

- 15:13

Updated: 11/08/2024

- 09:27

Stand Up To Racism are among the groups to have flocked to the populist party’s base

Hundreds of anti-racism protesters have descended upon Reform UK’s London headquarters.

Stand Up To Racism activists as well as self-proclaimed communists and anti-fascists flocked to the populist party’s base in the capital vowing to “stop Farage”.


Chants of “Nazi scum - off our streets” were aired while a large flag showing a Swastika being thrown in a bin was unfurled.

Anti-racism rallies are taking place across the UK today in response to recent unrest.

Protesters and Nigel Farage

Protesters have made Nigel Farage the subject of their ire

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Some of those in attendance told GB News they were supporters of Marxism, Leninism, and were members of the Communist Party of Turkey.

A number were also seen waving Palestinian flags.

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A protester holds up a 'neurodivergents against fascism' placard

Protesters were holding up a variety of placards and banners

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A Reform UK spokesman told GB News: “The Victoria Street office has been a postal address only for a number of years.

"This demonstration and the invasion of our offices in previous years by extremist left wing campaigners has, for the security and health of our staff, meant that we have had to do this.

"The head office is not in London, and you will understand why we are not going to reveal its whereabouts given the thuggery and aggression of the far left whose only thought to democratic opposition is to bully and attempt to intimidate it into silence."

Anti-racism rallies are taking place across the UK today.

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'Refugees welcome - stop the far right' placards are held aloft

Thousands are protesting in response to recent unrest

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Thousands of police officers are said to be on standby in the potential event of any violence.

King Charles is among the leading figures to have praised officers who countered the riots over the last week.

He offered his “heartfelt thanks” to the police for restoring order, but Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted they will not be resting on their laurels.

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), and UK Gold Commander Ben Harrington, Chief Constable of Essex Police, held a joint call with the King.

Anti-racism protesters

Thousands gathered outside Reform UK's London postal base

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“In these calls, His Majesty was updated on the current situation and expressed his heartfelt thanks to the police and emergency services for all they are doing to restore peace in those areas that have been affected by violent disorder,” a Palace spokesperson said.

The King is also said to have “shared how he had been greatly encouraged by the many examples of community spirit that had countered the aggression and criminality from a few with the compassion and resilience of the many”.

The spokesperson added: “It remains His Majesty’s hope that shared values of mutual respect and understanding will continue to strengthen and unite the nation.”

Riots broke out across the country after the killings of three girls in Southport in a crazed knife attack.

Protesters’ used the demonstrations as a means to voice their ire at high levels of immigration, with some even targeting hotels housing asylum seekers.

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